Tag: #NigeriaArmy
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NORTH-EAST: TROOPS NEUTRALISE 485 TERRORIST, RESCUE 595 KIDNAP VICTIMS IN Q2
The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 485 terrorists, apprehended 370 suspects and rescued 595 kidnapped victims during operations in the North-East in the second quarter, 2026. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Michael Onoja, made this known while addressing a news conference on the operational activities of the Armed Forces…
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ARMY INTERCEPTS TERRORIST LOGISTICS SUPPLIER, RECOVER COMBAT BOOTS, TACTICAL ITEMS IN ZAMFARA
Troops of Sector II of the Operation Fansan Yamma have arrested a suspected logistics supplier to terrorist groups and recovered 150 pairs of combat boots and other tactical items in Zamfara. According to an operational report made available on Thursday June 25, the suspect was apprehended along the Sokoto-Gusau Road during a routine stop-and-search operation…
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TROOPS KILL NOTORIOUS TERROR KINGPIN, FOIL PLANNED SCHOOL ABDUCTION
The Nigerian Army, working alongside the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical Team, has neutralised a notorious terrorist leader, Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo, and more than 15 members of his gang during a coordinated intelligence-led operation in Kogi State. Military authorities said Battijo, who was linked to the recent attack on a church in…
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NIPSS ATTACK: GUNMEN KILL THREE SECURITY PERSONNEL
Three security personnel were killed after suspected terrorists launched a late-night attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos in Plateau State. The attack, which occurred around 11:40 PM on Monday, June 15, saw armed men storm the facility and open fire on security operatives stationed at the institute’s…
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COAS URGES BANKS TO HELP DISRUPT TERRORISM FINANCING, ANNOUNCES HOUSING PARTNERSHIP FOR TROOPS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged Nigeria’s banking sector to intensify efforts aimed at disrupting terrorism financing and other illicit financial flows linked to insecurity. He made the call in Abuja while receiving the Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA), stressing the need for stronger financial monitoring and…
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NIGERIAN ARMY, TETFund DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP ON LOCAL DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
The Nigerian Army has announced plans to strengthen its collaboration with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to boost local production of military hardware. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, said the partnership is aimed at reducing dependence on foreign military imports while expanding research and training in key areas such as drone…
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BORNO RAID: TROOPS KILL 24 TERRORISTS, RESCUE 9 ABDUCTED VICTIMS
Midnight battle in Borno—soldiers strike back hard, rescue women and children, and recover deadly weapons. Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed 24 terrorists and rescued nine abducted women and children during operations in Borno State. According to an operational report, soldiers of the 26 Brigade carried out a search-and-rescue mission around the Mandara Mountains,…
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ABYSSINIA BATTALION WINS NDA COMBAT SWIMMING SHOWDOWN
It was endurance, discipline, and teamwork on display as NDA cadets battled it out in a high-intensity combat swimming competition. Abyssinia Battalion has emerged overall winner of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) inter-battalion combat swimming competition for 73 Regular Course Army cadets. The event, held at the NDA swimming pool in Afaka, Kaduna, tested cadets…
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TROOPS REPEL ISWAP ATTACK, KILL 38 TERRORISTS IN BORNO
Nigerian troops crush coordinated ISWAP assault, sending insurgents fleeing and recovering arms in a major victory for security forces. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled a coordinated early Saturday attack by ISWAP on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mandaragirau in Borno’s Sector 2, killing 38 insurgents. Lt.-Col. Sani Uba said the “half-hearted” assault was met…
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COAS COMMENDS TROOPS FOR COURAGE, SACRIFICE IN PLATEAU SECURITY OPERATIONS
Nigeria’s army chief has praised frontline soldiers for their resilience and sacrifice in the ongoing battle against insecurity in Plateau State. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has lauded troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace for their dedication and courage in ongoing security operations. Shaibu gave the commendation during…
